Child Life Specialist

Providence • Lubbock, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Child Life Specialist $5,000 hiring bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Children's Hospital (Methodist Children's Hospital) and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Functioning as a member of the health care team, the Child Life Specialist is responsible for supporting children, teens, and family members in the health care setting by providing developmentally appropriate play/recreation and activities, education and preparation for medical procedures, and emotional support of the child and family. Please note the following important details regarding this position: This is an onsite position, requiring daily attendance at the designated location. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of the following office location: Texas: Lubbock

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or another closely related field of study
• Child life specific clinical training experience (e.g., practicum and/or internship) in a pediatric medical setting 600+ clinical hours supervised by a certified child life specialist
• Trained in child development principles and impact of illness and hospitalization on children and families: Application of therapeutic play, developmental education, and expressive modalities to address psychosocial needs of children and families.
• National Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child Life Professionals

Nice To Haves

• 1 or more years of experience working with young children and adolescents in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• supporting children, teens, and family members in the health care setting
• providing developmentally appropriate play/recreation and activities
• education and preparation for medical procedures
• emotional support of the child and family

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
• We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees